General Procurement Project Buyer - Contract

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
Location: Herndon
Posted on: November 2, 2025

Job Description:

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at - Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal - Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) - Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacio n (Spanish) Job Description: This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a General Procurement Project Buyer (Contract) to join our North American General Procurement team, based in Herndon, VA. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining full visibility of the required contractual data, spend data, and schedule of on-going tendering projects to support the activities of General Procurement in North Americas. You will also be supporting Sr/Category Buyers who are managing Multi-Functional teams (MFT s), drum beating the various tendering project schedules, and assuring visibility and escalation of potential risks to achieving schedule and savings targets. Additional facets of the role include: Help to facilitate the transition from tendering projects into operational ordering with the Buyers and Internal Customers. Responsible for the acquisition of goods and/or services. They will follow and model Airbus approach on deliveries and contractual terms and conditions. Meet The Team: The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues. Your Working Environment: The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters - located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze! Your Challenges: Procurement Transactions (35%) - Facilitate general procurement transactions to fill business needs and provide internal customers with goods and services in compliance with the General Procurement procedures and guidelines and with the respective commodity strategies and borderlines defined by the management organization to the customers complete satisfaction. - Ensure full compliance of contract storage & data availability in the applicable tools (SAP, Click & Source & Click n Buy) for Senior Buyers to prepare for MFT s much more efficiently and Buyers to align operational ordering with contract scope. - Establish and ensure regular two-way communication with key functional and local customers; manage the integration with assigned General Procurement commodities in North America and worldwide. Drive Sourcing Projects (Call for Tenders) (35%) - Preparation of spend data analysis available for preparation of tendering projects, contract amendment negotiations, and MFT preparation. - Perform "Local for Local" procurement activities in alignment with the MFT strategy, based on GP terms and regulations. - Support local and regional procurement activities including providing local and regional perspective to other regional and global buyers. - Deliver on initiatives contributing to Airbus Group s Savings Programs using the levers of requirement harmonization/standardization, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation and control of demand. Escalate blockages to Director or Regional Director, as needed. - Responsible for creation and negotiation of contract terms and conditions and communicated with all stakeholders. Team Leadership (10%) - Support coaching to less experienced team members - Provide support & input to the Director with suggested methods or operational improvements. Procurement & Process Tools Expert (10%) - Drive compliance to Airbus General Procurement and related processes through robust communication with internal customers. - Resolve general procurement process blockages and recommend solutions to operational and contractual problems. - Report savings to the Shared Services organization in a timely way through the standard mechanisms. Additional Responsibilities (10%): - Develop a collaborative relationship with the various functions to understand and incorporate quality feedback into contact and negotiations with suppliers. - Maintain cooperative relationships and engage with them in strategic and transactional activities to improve vendor relationships and increase customer satisfaction. - Perform other duties as assigned. Your Boarding Pass: - A Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree. - Five or more years of related experience - Demonstrated effectiveness as a participant and leader on a work-focused team. - Knowledge of Business Case Analysis & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach. - Procurement process and advanced negotiation skill. - Knowledge of North American supplier base and cost structure. Preferred Education/Skills: - Fluency in written and verbal English. Fluency in French, German and/or Spanish is highly desirable. - Project Management, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Certifications - Project management skills - Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, operations, negotiation and communication skills - Experience working in a manufacturing organization or a similar quality-focused manufacturing organization - Knowledge of additional functions including: finance, negotiation and communication skills. Working Conditions/Physical Demands (for ex. lifting, working in heights) - Carrying: Able to carry up to 10lbs/5kg - Hearing: Able to participate in phone and in-person conversations and also able to hear sirens, alarms and other emergency signals. - Lifting: Able to lift to 10lbs/5kg - Pushing / Pulling: Able to push/pull items over short distances and only on occasion. - Sitting: Able to sit for a long period of time in meetings; drafting computer-based documents, sometimes with limited breaks. - Speaking: Able to speak and conduct conversations often for extended periods of time in meetings, negotiations and training. - Squatting / Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat and kneel occasionally mainly to replace or retrieve items from low storage. - Standing: Able to stand for long periods of time, touring vendor facilities, traveling and similar activities. - Travel: Able to travel domestically and internationally sometimes on short notice and sometimes for long periods of time. Travel is expected to be less than 5% of the time. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: Agency / Temporary Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering Job Posting End Date: 11.15.2025 Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 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